A retrospective cohort study of tubal occlusion or salpingectomy for permanent contraception in Australia

Laparoscopic permanent contraception was previously accomplished most commonly using tubal occlusion procedures. Bilateral salpingectomy (BS) has recently been introduced as an alternative due to possibly superior contraception and greater protection against ovarian cancer.The aim of this study is to assess uptake, feasibility and perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic BS as an alternative to tubal occlusion in Australia.A retrospective review...